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12 Super Obvious Ways Everyone Can Tell You’re From Illinois

You may think you’re fooling people when you travel out of state, but everyone knows you’re from Illinois, and here are 12 ways in which it’s totally obvious. Don’t try to hide it, though. These are also the things that make us special.

Especially if you grew up in or near a farm town, you probably picked up many facts about farming even if you don't live on a farm yourself. You know why the fields switch between growing corn and wheat, and you know how high the maize needs to be by July.

You can't blame an Illinoisan for taking what the weatherman says with a grain salt. Whether they're calling for rain or shine, there's a good chance it'll all change. We just prepare for anything here.

It seems like everyone out of state loves Chicago but many people who live in the state don't care for it. Start talking bad about one of the top three cities in the country, and people may suspect you're from Illinois.

Train tracks run every which way through the Prairie State, and most Illinoisans are used to having to stop and wait for them to pass. Your patience is something you've had to practice over the years, and everyone knows it.